He was a machinist at Delco Moraine GM Division and worked part-time at Do-it-Yourself Rental. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the VFW post #2800. He was a member of the Church of the Ascension, Kettering.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial is at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.

Calling is 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Routsong Funeral Home, Kettering.

Contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, Dayton, or Parkinson Foundation, Fairborn.